Taiwan TV host Blackie Chen’s heart attack and sleep loss

Taiwanese artiste Blackie Chen (centre) with his wife Christine Fan (third from left) and good friend Wang Leehom (second from right) in a photo posted on social media on Sept 17.

Listen Summarise Taiwan TV host Blackie Chen suffered a heart attack linked to chronic sleep deprivation after experiencing chest tightness during a basketball match and undergoing emergency surgery. Chen, who runs the P. League+ basketball league, admitted to sleeping only three to four hours some nights, which likely caused his artery blockage and heart attack. He urged fans to prioritise sleep and recognise heart attack symptoms, warning that health cannot be sacrificed for work or play despite appearing strong. AI generated

Taiwanese TV host Blackie Chen urged his fans to get enough sleep after suffering a heart attack on Sept 15, which he believes may have been linked to chronic sleep deprivation.